Award of NSS15625 Autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract under the Scottish Excel Clean Equipment framework for the provision of autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment. This procurement process, conducted as a mini competition, aims to enhance service efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure consistent cleanliness standards. The awarded supplier, Nilfisk UK, will deliver goods falling under the 'Floor-maintenance machines' category. The procurement stage, currently at the award phase, follows a structured tender process initiated on the 3rd of December 2026, with the contract period extending until the 3rd of December 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative robotic solutions, to tap into public sector demand. Companies focusing on autonomous technology can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities in enhancing operational efficiency within large organisations such as the NHS. The contract, valued at £55,917, underscores a promising chance for enterprises ready to deliver advanced equipment and engage in public procurement dynamics. Business growth can be further facilitated by similar structured tender processes under established frameworks like the Scottish Excel.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of NSS15625 Autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland is conducting a mini competition utilising the Scottish Excel 0523 Cleaning Equipment framework with the intention to award a contract for the provision of autonomous robotic floor cleaning equipment to improve service efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure consistent standards of cleanliness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824221
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39713400 - Floor-maintenance machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,917 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 20305 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Lothian Council

Edinburgh College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Highland

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

The Highland Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
57
Supplier Names

Nilfisk UK

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Gartmore house

Clansman Interiors Ltd

Sharp Business Systems

Skip Units Ltd

Will Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) Limited

Binn Group Ltd

Harvey Nash

Pertemps Medical Limited

Renaissance

Synaptik

Leidos Innovations

THE SME CLINIC

Ray Black Consulting Ltd.

Think Hard

Actionable Insight Digital Marketing Limited

Maryanne Johnston

Korero Studio LTD

E A Ellisons & Co Ltd

College Kits Direct LTD

Salonwear Direct

Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd

RS Aqua Ltd

Air Quality Consultants

The Lines Between Ltd.

Decco Limited

United Tooling Solutions

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

SKW Construction Limited

Anubis Group

McTaggart Construction Ltd

D&J Taxis

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Muhammad Nazir

craigie cabs

TIAA Ltd

Aether

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